We’d like to remind members that, in order to compete in SPA competitions in 2017, you will need to be in possession of a new SPA licence (the new credit card design) and this must be produced at registration for each competition. It takes around 4 weeks from your application to receive your new licence. With […]
The FIPJP has issued a revised set of rules for petanque. You can find them here. The new rules come into effect from 1 January 2017 and we would urge all members to familiarise themselves with them before the start of the new season. The Scottish Petanque Association will issue competition and qualifier specific rules […]
On Saturday 23rd July, Colin Stewart and Colin Montgomery travelled to Moffat to give our newest club members a session on basic petanque technique. Here’s what they had to say about it: “Dear Colin I would like to thank both you and Colin Montgomery for coming to Moffat on Saturday to teach the members of […]
The SPA is delighted to welcome two new petanque clubs in 2016. Melrose PC are based at Kingsknowe Hotel, between Galashiels and Melrose in the Scottish Borders. Moffat PC are based in Station Park in Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway. This brings the total number of SPA affiliated clubs to 11 and it is very encouraging to know that petanque […]
This weekend we return to Troon PC: Saturday 18 June: Ayrshire Open (Triples) – £3 per adult player – free for school age youngsters. Register 1.30 for 2.00 start. Sunday 19 June: SPA Grand Prix 3 (Triples – qualifier) – £6 per player. Register 9.00 – 9.15 for 9.30 sharp start. Sausage rolls and hot […]
Grand Prix 2 will be held at Perth PC on Sunday 15 May. Registration is 09.00 to 09.15 for 09.30 sharp start. Tea/coffee/croissants will be available at registration. Please bring your own lunch. For all Perth open competitions this year, registration will be from 10.00am for 10.30 start. Please bring your own lunch.
SPA Grand Prix I is on Sunday 17 April and the hosts are Fochabers Petanque Club. Registration will run from 09.00-09.15AM for a 09.30AM start. The club will have tea / coffee / cake available all day and will have options for lunch. The host club will also run their “Spring Fling” on the Saturday afternoon. Registration at 1.00pm […]
Troon PC have released details of their 2016 open competitions. These are now available to view in the Calendar.
Perth PC have released the dates for their 2016 open competitions. See calendar for details.
Troon are hosting an open doubles competition on 29 November and you can find the details by clicking here. Please note you need to pre-register. To do so, please email Therese Ward therese_ward@hotmail.com and she will send you an application form.